Flooring
OSHA updates guidance on robotic tech
The cleaning and janitorial industry has come to increasingly rely on robotic tech, and this requires updated stringent standards.
How to manage winter cleaning in your facility
Winter can be a messy time for facilities, and it’s critical that facilities focus extra attention on cleaning for both appearance and health.
Better mats, lower carbon footprints
This ESG pursuit can take facility owners and managers in many different directions. That includes under one’s feet. For more insights, we reached out to Jeff Grabinsky, Vice President of Development & Sustainability with Executive Mat Service (EMS).
7 things to know about cleaning building entry mats
As a rule of thumb, facility managers and staff can never over-clean entry mats, especially when it comes to vacuuming.
6 ways to prepare for increased foot traffic
Businesses can prepare for greater foot traffic by implementing strong protocols.
The advantages of third-party floor inspections
In some situations, such as the need for specific evaluations, validations, or corrective actions, third-party floor inspections make sense.
The pitfalls of carpet deodorizers
Carpet deodorizers are widely used by many people and cleaning staffs, but they can actually cause numerous issues if used incorrectly.
Preparing facility floors for winter
During winter weather, facility floors can suffer from snow, ice, salt, and sand being tracked throughout a building.
Which carpet rinsing method is right for you?
Understanding which carpet rinses are best for your situation is key to making the most of the process and getting the best results.
Selecting the right industrial vacuum cleaner
Finding an industrial vacuum that matches the environment and application will result in more effective and safe cleaning.
How carpet cleanliness creates confidence
83 per cent of respondents to a new Whittaker/Harris Poll survey say well-maintained carpet improves their confidence in a facility.
Supporting carpet care through equipment maintenance
The way cleaning professionals approach carpet care can have an impact on guest satisfaction, brand reputation, and the bottom line.
6 musts to improve commercial carpet care
Best practices for in-house custodial teams and building service contractors to consider for their commercial carpet care programs.
IEC publishes new floor machines standard
The standard concerns the safety of powered automatic floor treatment machines intended for indoor commercial use.
Automatic floor scrubbers continue surging growth
These tools have become increasingly popular and useful for facility managers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to smarten up your carpet care program
Careful inspections and the best method and product choices lead to superior cleaning and carpet care.
Optimizing floor and carpet care in a pandemic
“Proper and effective cleaning strategies” do not just apply to high-touch surfaces, but also to floor and carpet care.